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Notice:

The Court's Online Ability to Pay Portal will be unavailable beginning June 4 at 5:00 PM, to transition to a new case management system. During this period, we will be unable to accept online Ability to Pay petitions, but we will continue to accept paper petitions link to paper petition. Thank you for your patience during this transition

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The Court Public Portal to search for Court Records & Hearings has been moved to a new website as of Monday 4/27. The previous site will not work, access the new portal here: https://kiosk-cacontracosta.tylertech.cloud/Portal/

Notice:

The Court’s Beta AI Chatbot, Coco, is now available to help answer common questions and guide you to court resources. Try it here: Coco (Beta)

Ex-Parte Motions

Family Law: Ex Parte Applications

Submit your application here:
Spinetta Family Law Center
751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Window #10
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Notice Requirements

  • By mail, facsimile, or in person

See Local Rules for details.

Probate Law: Temporary Conservatorships

Note: General conservatorship petition must be filed prior to submission of temporary petition.

Submit your application here:
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Probate File Examiners Offices, Room 210
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Please Note: Must sign in between the hours of 8:00 am to 9:00 am or we will be unable to assist you that same day
(Paperwork must show the matter scheduled at 9:00 am)

Notice Requirements

  • Proposed Conservatee: By personal service at least 5 Court days before hearing
  • 2nd Degree Relatives: By mail at least 5 court days before hearing
  • If notice is not provided as described above, Judicial Council forms GC-112 & GC-115 are required

Probate Law: Temporary Guardianships

Submit your application here:
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Probate File Examiners Offices, Second Floor, Room 210
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Please Note: Must sign in between the hours of 8:00 am to 9:00 am or we will be unable to assist you that same day
(Paperwork must show the matter scheduled at 9:00 am)

Notice Requirements

  • Personal service on parents 5 court days in advance or fully executed GC-211 waiving notice of hearing.

Probate Law: General Probate Matters

Submit your application here:
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Probate File Examiners Offices, Room 210
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Please Note: Must sign in between the hours of 8:00 am to 9:00 am or we will be unable to assist you that same day
(Paperwork must show the matter scheduled at 9:00 am)

Notice Requirements

  • 24 hour notice before 9:30 am by telephone, facsimile or e-mail

Civil Law: Ex Parte Applications

Effective September 15, 2025, ex parte applications are governed by Standing Order.  Please see the Public Notice concerning Civil ex parte procedures. 

Notice Requirements

  • 24 hour notice pursuant to CRC 3.1200-3.1207
  • Must provide written declaration reflecting the specific time notice was given and place for appearance